ABOUT US: Forest Electric NJ is a subsidiary of EMCOR Group. We are proud of our position as one of New Jersey’s leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. With over 50 years of expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling and electrical system design-build, installation and maintenance.
JOB TITLE: Electrical Designer / Engineer
SUMMARY: Forest Electric NJ is seeking an experienced electrical construction 3D detailer for our Edison, NJ office to be a part of a team of coordinators and engineers that is proficient with Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Competent with Revit, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks to coordinate in a 3D environment with other building construction trades. Create detailed electrical installation drawings from contract documents and specifications for field electricians to build from. Create spreadsheets from one line drawings for feeder, conduit and wire lengths. Calculate voltage drop, circuit ampacity and pull box sizing. Produce detailed shop drawings for electrical equipment, pads, conduit and bus duct layouts. Verify drawings and installations are compliant with NEC codes. Perform basic design calculations (i.e. duct sizing, etc.) under Engineer direction and review. Modify existing drawings to conform with engineering design or construction changes. Communicate project status to report target delivery, productivity, and qualify of design. Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position. Travel to various project sites is required.PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Formal education in electrical engineering. Five + years experience in a high volume electrical contractor design and drafting environment. Competent with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Applications. Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes. Practical work experience in the building electrical field for an electrical contractor a plus. Basic understanding of electrical systems to include lighting, power, fire alarm, etc.Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer. Ability to regularly and consistently use a keyboard and mouse. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to construction site locations and navigate around construction site locations.Work Environment
While visiting job site locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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